Mastering HTTP Methods: A REST API Deep Dive

HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE form the backbone of REST APIs, enabling seamless client-server communication. In this video, we break down the purpose and best practices for each HTTP method, from fetching data with GET to creating resources with POST, and ensuring idempotency with PUT and DELETE. Learn how to design clean, maintainable APIs with practical examples, including handling partial updates with PATCH and using soft deletes for better data management. Perfect for developers aiming to level up their API design skills. Stay tuned for advanced REST API design patterns in the next video! 🚀 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bytemonk/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction – Importance of HTTP Methods in REST APIs 00:39 What Are REST APIs? – Resources and Stateless Communication 02:17 GET Method – Fetching Resources with Best Practices 03:26 POST Method – Creating Resources Securely and Efficiently 04:30 PUT Method – Replacing Resources with Idempotent Updates 06:31 PATCH Method – Partial Updates and Ensuring Data Consistency 08:12 DELETE Method – Safe and Idempotent Resource Removal 09:41 HEAD and OPTIONS – Lightweight Metadata Retrieval and Preflight Requests 11:02 Outro – Advanced REST API Patterns Coming Up https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJq-63ZRPdBt423WbyAD1YZO0Ljo1pzvY https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJq-63ZRPdBssWTtcUlbngD_O5HaxXu6k https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJq-63ZRPdBu38EjXRXzyPat3sYMHbIWU https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJq-63ZRPdBuo5zjv9bPNLIks4tfd0Pui https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJq-63ZRPdBsPWE24vdpmgeRFMRQyjvvj https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJq-63ZRPdBslxJd-ZT12BNBDqGZgFo58 AWS Certification: AWS Certified Cloud Practioner: https://youtu.be/wF1pldkQrOY AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate: https://youtu.be/GzomXNLFgkk AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional: https://youtu.be/KFZrBxSA9tI #rest #http #api #systemdesign